QuestionI am on Provera right now. I take 10mg everyday, and I was told that it would start my cycle. I have been taking them for three days with no sign of my cycle. Is this normal? And another question is, why would they perscribe provera to induce a menstural cycle, when it it supposed to stop ovulation? I am very confused, because according to my dr. Im supposed to start my clomid cycle in the next two days, but I havent started my period yet! Help me please!! Thank you!
AnswerHello Tamiko,
The period usually doesn't start until you finish the Provera. The usual regmimen to start a cycle is one tablet per day for five days. Then the period would start within 7 days after the last tablet. If the period does not start by 7 days, then you need to contact your doctor because a different regimen will need to be used.
Provera is used just to start the period. Once the period starts, this is called cycle day # 1. Clomid is then taken either cycle day #3-7 or 5-9, if your doctor is using the usual protocol. The Clomid cannot be used until the period starts.
Good Luck,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
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